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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806821503321

Titolo

Developmental social neuroscience and childhood brain insult [[electronic resource] ] : theory and practice / / edited by Vicki Anderson, Miriam H. Beauchamp

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2012

ISBN

1-4625-0528-7

1-280-87939-4

9786613720702

1-4625-0450-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (421 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

AndersonVicki

BeauchampMiriam H

Disciplina

618.928

Soggetti

Brain - Wounds and injuries - Complications

Pediatric neurology

Developmental neurobiology

Social psychology

Neurosciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Theoretical contributions -- pt. 3. Assessing social function -- pt. 4. Disrupted social function -- pt. 5. Social interventions.

Sommario/riassunto

Synthesizing cutting-edge knowledge from multiple disciplines, this book explores the impact of acquired brain injury and developmental disabilities on children's emerging social skills. The editors present an innovative framework for understanding how brain processes interact with social development in both typically developing children and clinical populations. Key issues in assessment are addressed, including ways to measure both social function and brain function using developmentally sound tools. Balancing theoretical and clinical concerns, the book describes promising inter